Avionics AN/APM-424(V)3 INTERROGATOR/ TRANSPONDER TEST SET.

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1 Avionics AN/APM-424(V)3 INTERROGATOR/ TRANSPONDER TEST SET Easily accommodates a variety of aircraft, ground and ship platforms to test Transponder and Interrogator performance Transponder Test Set Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, 4, S Interrogator Test Set Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, 4, S, TCAS, ETCAS Can be upgraded to Mode 5 testing capability (planned) Hand-held, Battery Powered and Lightweight (under 11 lb) One piece, 3-button point and shoot Go/No-Go Operation Self-diagnostic with extended calibration cycle Automated MTL measurement Parametric test results can be stored for immediate viewing or downloaded to PC for review or maintenance logging AN/APM-424(V)2 versions can be upgraded to (V)3 The new AIMS certified AN/APM-424(V)3 Test Set is a performance and capability upgrade to the popular AN/APM-424(V)2 "Star Wars" Test Set. The AN/APM-424(V)3 is ruggedized and has passed all military environmental testing as specified in the MIL-STD. Northrop Grumman has licensed Aeroflex, to redesign the electronics inside the AN/APM-424(V)2 with the result being the new AN/APM-424(V)3. The AN/APM-424(V)3 provides Interrogator and Transponder testing capability in a one-box test set, as well as growth to Mode 5. The Mode S Interrogator/TCAS testing can provide as many as (8) different scenarios for testing TCAS systems. The new AN/APM-424(V)3 has the same point-and-shoot, easy-touse operation as the 424(V)2. The small hand-held unit consists of an integrated mono-pulse antenna, electronics package and display unit. The highly ruggedized antenna employs dual end-fire planar array elements mounted on the upper surface. The electronics package contains a transmitter, a two-channel digital receiver, DSP and FPGA based processing and control circuitry, power regulators and rechargeable battery stick. All modulation and demodulation is done in the digital domain and results in a highly accurate and flexible ramp or bench test platform. The display unit consists of an LED alphanumeric display and an optical sight. The unit automatically adjusts both transmitter power and receiver sensitivity to the test environment. This permits the operator to set a distance of 10 to 150 feet for transponder testing and 30 to 70 feet for interrogator testing according to the unit being tested. For the very latest specifications visit

2 SPECIFICATIONS Single 4 nmi, IDENT On/Off, EMERG On/Off USER INTERFACE Display 16 character by 2 line alpha-numeric LED, 0.18" character height with green Accept, red Reject and yellow Battery indicators Controls 3 buttons: test sequence advance, test sequence repeat and test result data MODES OF OPERATION TRANSPONDER TESTING Test Range 10 to 150 ft. 1,2,3A - displays code, identification and emergency status C - displays altitude 4 - stand alone operation, but must be filled with challenge video patterns from COMSEC, displays code A or B and verification bit status S - Interrogates with: UF0, UF11 (all call), UF4(altitude), UF4 asking for DF20 containing AIS, UF5(Identity), UF5 asking for DF21 containing Datalink capability report, DF16(long TCAS surveillance) Capable of upgrade to add IFF mode 5. INTERROGATOR TESTING (INCLUDING TCAS) Test Range 30 to 70 ft. Static Targets 1 - responds with responds with /A - responds with 1203 (4096 code) C - responds with configurable altitude 4 - requires KIT or KIV to operate S - Replies to: UF11(all call),uf0 (short TCAS surveillance), UF16 (long TCAS surveillance), UF4 (altitude), UF5 (Identity), UF20 (long altitude), UF21 (long identity) Measures interrogation rate Capable of upgrade to add IFF mode 5 Dynamic Target Scenarios Level - Intruder closing level at configured altitude Above - Intruder closing level 2000 ft. above configured altitude Dive - Intruder closing from 5000 ft. above descending to configured altitude Climb - Intruder closing from 5000 ft. below climbing to configured altitude Intruder starts at 15 nmi distance from UUT, ends at approx. 0 nmi Closing speed fixed at 720 knots Configured altitude is 0-20,000 ft. Target Simulation Multiple 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256 nmi ANTENNA (End-fire antenna with sum and difference feeds) Interrogation Beamwidth Approximately ±5 degrees Polarization Vertical DIRECT CONNECTION PORT Impedance 50 Ω SWR 1.3:1 maximum Connector TNC POWER SUPPLY Operating Modes Unit operates either from external DC input power or internal batteries External DC Input 11.5 to 28 V DC input, 25 W maximum Surge Protection MIL-STD-704E figure 9 (50 volts peak for 12.5 ms, then reducing linearly to 29 V over 70 ms) Reverse Polarity -30 volts maximum Battery Compatibility Replaceable internal batteries, disassembly of unit is not required. Reverse polarity protected NiCAD re-chargeable battery assy, 7.2 volt DC nominal Compatible with commercial 'C' size NiCAD, NiMH or alkaline batteries Int. Battery Charger Operates from external DC input Full re-charge time within 8 hours from fully discharged state (actual charge time depends on level of discharge). Battery will charge with unit operating unless an external COMSEC is connected. Automatic charge termination when fully charged Automatic charge restriction to 0 to +40ºC nominal battery temperature range Safety charge termination at +85ºC nominal battery temperature range Low Battery Indication Display indicates "BATTERY" when less than 20 % capacity remains, flashes "BATTERY" at slow rate when less than 5% capacity remains, flashes at high rate when battery is too low to run tests. Discharge Protection Test set automatically shuts off to prevent excessive battery discharge.

3 SIGNAL GENERATOR Generator Frequency 1030 or 1090 ±0.01 MHz Generator Power +4 to -44 dbm, 1dB resolution, ±1.5 db accuracy at antenna connector, +/- 2 db radiated antenna field strength -40 to -88 dbm, 1 db resolution, ±1.5 db accuracy at direct port Pulse Shape and Timing Modes 3/A, C, S comply with RTCA/DO-181C, mode 1, 2, 4 comply with DOD AIMS ISLS Amplitude Equal to P1 on difference or sum ports when enabled Interrogation Rate (transponder test mode) Modes 1,2,3/A,C, /- 5 Hz Mode S 50 +/- 5 Hz Harmonics 2nd and 3rd harmonic >30 dbc Spurious Applies at greater than 60 MHz from TX center frequency, -50 dbm maximum in standby / 50 dbc or -50 dbm max in transmit when measured at the antenna connection MEASUREMENT RECEIVER GENERAL Frequency Range 1090 or 1030 MHz Amplitude Range +68 to +20 dbm at direct port, +24 to -24 dbm at antenna port Input Protection (1 µs pulse width, 1% max duty cycle) Direct Input +68 dbm Antenna Input +30 dbm at antenna connection RECEIVER MEASUREMENTS Received Power 1 db resolution, ±1.5 db accuracy at antenna port, ±1.5 db at direct port, +/- 2 db antenna field strength Method Peak power of pulse obtained using 100 ns averaging period Frequency 0.01 MHz resolution +/-0.10 MHz accuracy with >400 ns pulse width (transponder mode) +/-0.05 MHz accuracy with >750 ns pulse width (interrogator mode) Method Average frequency between 90% points Frequency Range Within ±5 MHz of nominal for specified accuracy of amplitude and frequency measurements Pulse Spacing ±25 ns measured between leading edges for pulses with rise times <100 ns Pulse Width ±25 ns for pulses with rise times of 50 to 100 ns, fall times of 50 to 200 ns Receiver Bandwidth >10 MHz at 3 db points Oscillator Leakage -50 dbm maximum at antenna connection Image Rejection >40 dbc COMSEC INTERFACE Connector Accessory interface cable or adapter provides the required interface connector. Compatibility KIR-1A /1C, KIT-1A/1C, KIV-3 /6 with appropriate cable or adapter Power for COMSEC KIT-1A / KIR-1A External 115 V AC provided through KIT/KIR-1A interface cable (JPN: ) KIT-1C / KIR-1C 22 to 29 V DC at 3 watts max. (provided by the test set) KIV / V DC at 200 ma max. (provided by the test set) TEST PARAMETERS Correct Reply Code Indicates reply code Correct Pulse Timing Displays pulse spacing error or pulse width error Percent Reply Indicates % reply Receiver Sensitivity Displays MTL in dbm Transmitter Power Displays dbm Transmitter Frequency Displays frequency Mode 4 Word Indicates presence of A or B word VER BIT 1 Word Indicates presence of A1 or B1 word Reply Delay Displays in µs ISLS Operation Indicates % reply For the very latest specifications visit

4 Identify Response Indicates presence Emergency Response Indicates presence Angle Reflection Indicates unacceptable levels of multi-path interference Umbilical Testing Connector provided for direct connection to transponder Mode S Testing Supports the RF link portion of the installed equipment performance requirements of DO-181C and ED-73A (Additional equipment is required to simulate aircraft pressure altitude for the altitude reporting verification.) ENVIRONMENTAL Physical Dimensions: (Test set without accessories) 14.1 inches / 358 mm Height 7.5 inches / 190 mm Width 11.5 inches / 292 mm 10 lbs. / 4.55 kg (with battery) Temperature -40 C to +55 C operating, -55ºC to + 85ºC storage Humidity To 100%, rain exposure acceptable Altitude Less than 15,000 ft operating, 50,000 ft storage Shock 12-inch drop without protection, 1-m drop in transit case Vibration 5 g, 5 Hz to 55 Hz in transit case EMI / RFI MIL-STD-461E CE101 Power Leads, 30 Hz to 10 khz CE102 Power Leads, 10 khz to 10 MHz CS101 Power Leads, 30 Hz to 150 khz CS114 Bulk Cable Injection, 10 khz to 200 MHz CS115 Bulk Cable Injection, Impulse CS116 Cables & Power Leads, Damped Sinusoidal Transients RE101 Magnetic, 30 Hz to 100 khz RE102 Electric, 10 khz to 18 GHz (RX and TX standby) RE103 Antenna Spurious and Harmonics, 10 khz to 40 GHz (TX active) EXCEPTION: -50 dbc spurious limit, transmit harmonic levels are not required to be lower than 10 db above the RE102 transmit standby limits. RS101 Magnetic, 30 Hz to 100 khz RS103 Electric, 2 MHz to 18 GHz, 50 V/m EXCEPTION: does not apply within 10% of RX and TX operating frequency ACCESSORY SPECIFICATIONS EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY Temperature 0 to +40 C Altitude Less than 2,000 m operating Humidity 10 to 80% non-condensing, indoor operation only 1 lbs. / 0.45 kg Input Voltage 100 to 240 V AC +/- 10% Input Current 1.0 A AC Max Frequency 47 to 63 Hz Input Connector IEC pin receptacle, 6' (USA standard line cord provided) Output Connector 6 ft / 1.8 meter cable with 5.5 x 2.5 x 9.5 mm barrel connector Output Voltage +12 V DC nominal Output Current 2.0 ADC nominal EMC FCC class B, CISPR 22 class B Approvals UL, CE EXTERNAL BATTERY CHARGER Temperature 0 to +40ºC Altitude Less than 2,000 m operating Humidity 10 to 80% non-condensing, indoor operation only 1 lbs. / 0.45 kg Size 12.2" L x 2" H x 3.3 W Functions Charges or discharges one battery stick Power Source Requires connection to supplied AC Adapter, 12 V DC ±0.5 V, 2 A min, 4 A max.

5 Input Connector Accepts 5.5 x 2.5 x 9.5 mm barrel connector Charge Time 3 hours maximum for 3 AH battery, dependent on battery charge state Automatic shut off when fully charged Discharge Rate 700 ma typical, automatic shut off when discharged EXTERNAL DC CABLE Supply Connector Banana Plugs Unit Connector 5.5 x 2.5 x 9.5 mm barrel connector 6 ft / 1.8 meter 0.22 lb / 0.1 kg UMBILICAL RF CABLE 12 ft / 3.6 meters Connectors TNC male right angle, TNC male straight TNC female to N male adapter included 0.5 lb. / 0.25 kg KIT/KIR-1C CABLE (JPN: ) Supported COMSEC KIT-1C / TSEC, KIR-1C / TSEC 4 ft / 1.2 meters 2 lbs. / 0.9 kg RS-232 Connector 9 pin D sub-female External DC Connector Accepts 5.5 x 2.5 x 9.5 mm barrel connector KIT/KIR Power 28 volt nominal at 3 watts max supplied from test set KIT/KIR-1A CABLE (JPN: OPTIONAL) Supported COMSEC KIT-1A / TSEC, KIR-1A / TSEC 4 ft. / 1.2 meters 2 lbs. / 0.9 kg RS-232 Connector 9 pin D sub female External DC Connector Accepts 5.5 x 2.5 x 9.5 mm barrel connector KIT/KIR Power 115 V AC, 400 Hz supplied externally RS-232 CABLE Connectors 9 pin D sub-male / female 5 ft 0.22 lb / 0.1 kg AUTOMOTIVE DC ADAPTER CABLE' 10 ft / 3 meters Compatibility 21 mm or 22.2 mm sockets Fuse 3 AG 250 V 3 A KIV-6 ADAPTER (OPTIONAL) Mounting Attaches to handle and circular connector Size 7 in. L x 5 in. H x 5 in. W / 175 x 125 x 125 mm maximum 1.5 lb. / 0.7 kg max without KIV-6 Humidity To 100%, rain exposure acceptable RS-232 Connector 9 pin D sub-female External DC Connector Accepts 5.5 x 2.5 x 9.5 mm barrel connector BATTERY STICK Type High Capacity Rapid Charge NiCad Voltage 7.2 volts DC nominal Capacity 3 amp hour at +25ºC nominal For the very latest specifications visit

6 Temperature Operating -20 to +55ºC recommended. Will operate at -40ºC with 25% of +25ºC capacity and degraded cycle lifetime Storage -55 to +85ºC Re-charging 0 to +40ºC 1.5 lbs. TRANSIT CASE Type Watertight sealed enclosure with pressure release valve Size 26.8 inches / 681 mm Height inches / 312 mm Width inches / 337 mm Empty: 16 lbs./ 7.3 kg Full: 36 lbs. / 16.4 kg BENCH UTILITY SOFTWARE KIV-6 ADAPTER The KIV-6 adapter can be used with a KIV-6 crypto appliqué to test both transponders and interrogators. For transponder testing with the AN/APM-424(V)3 Radar Test Set, the KIV-6 adapter is used to connect the KIV-6 COMSEC to the test set during code load programming. The adapter provides the following: Interface between the test set and KIV-6 during Mode 4 interrogator testing 15 V DC to power the KIV-6 A connector for external DC power to operate the test set and charge the batteries An RS-232 connector to allow an external PC to be connected to the test set The AN/APM-424(V)3 Test Set supplies power through the KIV-6 adapter to the COMSEC for code loading. This eliminates the need for a 15 V DC or 115 V AC source during code loading. The power supply is enabled by the test set during code loading and supplies 15 V DC at up to 5 watts. In addition, the supply provides power to the KIV-6 COMSEC when attached during interrogator testing. Function Allows download, viewing, and saving test data from test set. Compatibility Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, NT 4.x Format CD ROM

7 VERSIONS, OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES When ordering please quote the full ordering number information. Ordering Numbers Versions AN/APM-424(V)3-00 (US version w/ KIT/KIR-1C cable) AN/APM-424(V)3-02 AN/APM-424(V)3-03 (non-us vsn w/ KIT/KIR-1A cable) (non-us vsn w/ KIT/KIR-1C cable) Included with kit: AN/APM-424(V)3 Test Set COMSEC cable for either KIT/KIR-1A or KIT/KIR-1C Transit case with pressure release valve External battery charger Automotive DC adapter cable AC Power adapter V to 230 V, 50 Hz to 400 Hz (2) Battery Sticks Operator Training CD-ROM, Bench Utility CD-ROM r-f Direct connect cable r-f adapter Calibration Certificate - Calibration interval (5) years DC Power Cable RS-232 Cable OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AC COMSEC adapter for KIV-6 AC600694C0 W424/203C W424/205C TIBS (Trans/Inter Bench S/W) CD-ROM Ext. standard warranty 36 months w/ scheduled calibration Ext. standard warranty 60 months w/ scheduled calibration EXPORT CONTROL: This product is controlled for export under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A license from the U.S. Department of State is required prior to the export of this product from the United States. EXPORT WARNING: Aeroflex's military products are controlled for export under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and may not be sold or proposed or offered for sale to certain countries including: Belarus, Burma, China, Cuba, Haiti, Iran, Liberia, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Sudan, and Vietnam. See ITAR for complete information. For the very latest specifications visit

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